Sunday, August 17, 2014

Good Luck




This very windy Sunday I am relaxing after doing the usual household chores and I made this card.  I started with a 4.5 x 4.5 inch white card blank.

I then stamped the bird (pinkpaisley) in Memento tuxedo black ink on a plain white card plate and coloured with alcohol ink pens.  This was matted on black card and the whole plate heat embossed with Versamark ink and detail clear embossing powder to give a glossy finish.






I then adhered a piece of stripey self adhesive fabric strip as shown across the card and mounted the birdy plate over this on sticky dots.






The words were stamped on more white card in Memento ink and trimmed out.  This was mounted as shown on foam pads.




The pic above shows the clear glossy finish achieved with the embossing powder.  This fits the bill for this weeks Less Is More challenge blog for week 185 whose theme is 'Animal'.

Have a great Sunday everyone and thanks to all who take the time to comment and follow my blog ...... it is really appreciated !

Sid xx
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45 comments:

  1. ChristineSun Aug 17, 11:38:00 am

    Beautiful card!

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  2. She's A Busy GirlSun Aug 17, 01:49:00 pm

    Beautiful work!

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  3. sam21skiSun Aug 17, 01:51:00 pm

    Very nice indeed xxx

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  4. KrishaSun Aug 17, 02:42:00 pm

    Great card Sid! I really like the bold stripe across the card, makes the bird pop!

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  5. Laurie UngerSun Aug 17, 04:16:00 pm

    Great card Sid! Like the shine the embossing adds and your coloring is wonderful!

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  6. Jan Sun Aug 17, 05:31:00 pm

    What a fabulous Lim card Sid, I love the striped material Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a much appreciated comment. xx Jan

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  7. DarnellSun Aug 17, 07:58:00 pm

    Sid, this is exquisite!! Your embossing and coloring of the bird on the glossy paper is stunning!! Hugs, Darnell

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  8. HeatherSun Aug 17, 08:08:00 pm

    A stunning card Sid, a great design and I love the glossy embossing on the beautiful bird........a fabulous striped panel!!!

    hugs
    Heather xx

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  9. cotnobSun Aug 17, 08:29:00 pm

    A fabulous card Sid, I love your glossy image.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. ChrissieSun Aug 17, 10:04:00 pm

    What great colouring Sid, I love this technique for glazing your image!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  11. Sazzle DazzleSun Aug 17, 10:12:00 pm

    This is fabulous Sid, perfect colouring and that clear embossing is WOW! Also love the bold stripes.
    So cool
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  12. RosemaryMon Aug 18, 04:12:00 am

    wonderful card... love the gloss that the clear embossing powder adds!

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  13. RikaMon Aug 18, 07:21:00 am

    Beautiful card, I love the bird!

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  14. BeverleyMon Aug 18, 08:57:00 am

    Lovely card, beautifully coloured and I love the glossy finish & striped fabric. Hugs Bev x

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  15. downrightcraftyMon Aug 18, 05:06:00 pm

    A gorgeous card love your colouring and the added embossed shine
    Hugs Kate xx

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  16. Lynne in NIMon Aug 18, 05:59:00 pm

    Following you back!
    Great card, love your idea of clear embossing your entire image, I'm going to give that a go :)

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  17. Maarit at Violets CornerMon Aug 18, 07:31:00 pm

    This is so beautiful Sid, love the glossy finish.

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  18. DeeptiMon Aug 18, 10:04:00 pm

    Such a pretty card :) love it!

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  19. Joanne James - The Crafty OwlMon Aug 18, 10:10:00 pm

    Beautiful card Sid - love the embossed finish and the striped fabric background.

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  20. laurieMon Aug 18, 10:56:00 pm

    So perfect for the challenge, love your coloring!

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  21. LindaTue Aug 19, 11:43:00 am

    This is gorgeous Sid, love the image of the bird, and it's coloured beautifully. xx

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  22. Emily LauritzenTue Aug 19, 02:28:00 pm

    Such a lovely card! The embossing over the whole image is a great touch!
    <3 Emily L.

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  23. ElaineTue Aug 19, 04:52:00 pm

    Beautifully put together card and I love how you've embossed the whole image!

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  24. KarinTue Aug 19, 06:34:00 pm

    Hoi Sid, thanks for passing by! Your card is beautiful, great embossing too!
    Karin

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  25. GerJanneTue Aug 19, 07:42:00 pm

    Hi Sid,
    it was a big surprise to found you as my latest follower! Welcome!
    I think you 're even my first foreign follower!
    The card you shows is a beauty! Wonderful colours.
    I hope I 'll see you again!
    Ger (Janne)

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  26. LynneTue Aug 19, 08:19:00 pm

    Fabulous Sid. Love the all over embossing on your gorgeous image.
    Lynne xxx

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  27. G PeplowTue Aug 19, 08:20:00 pm

    Great choice of colours Sid, love this card :D x

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  28. GerrinaTue Aug 19, 10:19:00 pm

    Beautiful colours, also for the bird! Makes a beautiful card!

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  29. Mrs A.Wed Aug 20, 12:43:00 am

    Your embossing technique certainly gives a lovely glossy finish. Hugs Mrs A.

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  30. aussie aNNieWed Aug 20, 10:07:00 am

    Hi Sid, love this card and glad I found you again. I had to rejoin your blog due to closure of Memories to Keep due to a google hacker, so here I am and viewing your fantastic creation....hope to see you again soon. I also have a birthday candy if you want to join up again and join in....cheers, luv aNNIe
    The Journey is the Start

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  31. Faye Wynn-JonesWed Aug 20, 10:31:00 am

    Hi Sid

    Thank you for taking the time to visit, follow and kindly comment on my Blog.

    This is a wonderful card. I like the clean layout and I think the embossed image is a great detail.

    I'll be stopping by again :)

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  32. SkyeWed Aug 20, 01:58:00 pm

    A lovely CAS card. I love the embossing and the great design

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  33. LesleyGWed Aug 20, 10:18:00 pm

    LOvely card Sid, and I love the one before with the leaves. Thanks for visiting my craft room! :)

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  34. AnneThu Aug 21, 07:57:00 am

    Lovely glossy bird Sid, I like the background stripe you used
    Thank you for joining this week's Less is More Challenge, animals.
    Anne
    LIM Designer

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  35. AnonymousThu Aug 21, 08:27:00 am

    I like this card a lot, well done!!!
    Hugsss, Gaby

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  36. Craft-E-PlaceThu Aug 21, 06:41:00 pm

    Beautiful card, love the clear embossing great idea.
    Elaine

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  37. DianeFri Aug 22, 02:51:00 am

    Outstanding design Sid.

    Hugs Diane

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  38. VivFri Aug 22, 07:29:00 pm

    Great card Sid, love the image and all the glossiness :) Viv

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  39. Ksenija @Sweet KobylkinSun Aug 24, 01:20:00 am

    Sid, this is brilliant idea to emboss the whole picture plate for a glossy effect! I should try it

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  40. MichelleThu Aug 28, 01:59:00 am

    I like the bird plate embossed and the fabric strip is something I havent considered before... must look at my fabrics with a different eye! thanks for the inspiration

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  41. AileenThu Aug 28, 09:55:00 pm

    Beautiful card. I love your embossing on your bird. x

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  42. ReginaThu Sept 04, 11:30:00 am

    Ooh this is SO beautiful! You've coloured and embossed it to perfection!

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  43. Dotty JoMon Sept 08, 06:50:00 pm

    Lovely work as always, Sid! That clear embossing is a very classy finishing flourish, Jo x

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  44. NeetWed Sept 17, 09:20:00 am

    Lovely bird, lovely card.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  45. crafty creationsThu Sept 18, 10:34:00 am

    Stunning card Sid - love the way you did the bird

    Hilda x

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